Landscape is at the heart of Marks Hall. Our vision is to respect the heritage of the Estate while developing a restorative and inspiring landscape. With your support we will ensure that this special place will be enjoyed by generations to come. Read more

Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum forms an unmissable attraction in Essex. It combines beautiful formal lakeside gardens, a stunning Arboretum with an enviable collection of trees originating from every temperate area of the world and miles of leafy woodland walks to explore and enjoy.

The Charitable Trust was established in 1971 and receives no external funding. Our vision is to respect the heritage of the Estate while developing a restorative and inspiring landscape that is good for people, plants and wildlife. With your support, we will ensure that this special place will be enjoyed by generations to come.

Latest news

Thanks to the generous bequest of the family of Terry Plane and the concerted fundraising efforts of our staff and volunteers we are delighted to announce that a new buggy will soon arrive at Marks Hall. Read more

During 2018 you may see some timber thinning and felling taking place at Marks Hall. This is all part of the Forestry Commission's planned harvesting of commercial timber. It provides us with a wonderful opportunity to develop more areas of the Arboretum and reinstate areas of native woodland. Read more